Accessibility Audit

Accessibility Audit

NIC Learn Digital

Cognitive Load:

It starts simple, does not overload you at once. As you progress down the page it becomes slightly more complex but the other features help direct you. Using words, colors, spacing, etc. The page does well at breaking apart large chunks of text with images, allowing the reader a chance to put a visual to what they just read. The designs help guide the eyes to the desired location. For example, someone worried about money will almost immediately look at the piggy bank, they will then be pleasantly surprised with the words affordable underneath. Over all, it does well at easing the viewer into the subject matter.

Language Usage:

Leaning somewhere between simplistic and advanced the language is ideal for the intended audience. With correct grammar and proper punctuation the web page reads easy. The page excels in using attention grabbing words, such as “leading-edge curriculum” and “community” , to show some core characteristics. With most paragraphs short and simple, the web page maintains a very to the point approach, helping those with short attention spans get a grasp on what is being read.

Color Usage:

Colors are soft smooth and pop in the right spots. Helps split a part the text as if it is physical pages of a pamphlet. Some colors help signify or differentiate programs and allow viewers to chose accordingly. Overall feel of the page is vibrantly soft.

Typography:

In some parts, text becomes small and faint, could be hard on those who are visually impaired. Some text, with the programs for example, become elevated, almost like a magnifying glass. This creates the perfect intuitive solution for those visually impaired. Adding more magnification options with scrolling the mouse over the boxes could be a friendly alternative to the small and faint text. Though the page does however have a smooth and simple welcoming text style.

In summary, the Good and the Bad.

Good:

We have an excellent example of smooth colors, creating a perfect back drop for the text to be legible. With words that appeal to the targeted audience there will be a lack of attention loss. Using the magnification tool we have a great, hands on, way for those with poor vision to feel welcomed.

Bad:

The logo at the top on computers seems to vibrate a bit, maybe out of focus. Not a pleasant thing. Text becomes hard to read, some spots becoming faint and small making it hard to see when visually impaired.

Perceivability:

Provides minor tools for visually impaired.

Has distinguishable sections.

Not many alternatives to text options, no audible features.

Operability:

Easy to navigate.

Someone with a slow internet connection may have issues, almost a dozen pictures and even more designs.

Gives plenty of time to the reader.

Does not give any health issues such as seizures.

Understandability:

Words make sense, it is completely understandable.

The web page acts as intended and does not mislead.

Page makes it apparent what you have chosen to do.

Robust:

Gives many opportunities to contact a representative from the company.

 

P.O.U.R. Rating   3/5

 

No Critical or Serious accessibility challenges.

Just some minor things to change, and potentially some new features to add in to have more accessibility diversity.